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Revelation, 22

1. And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

1. Then he showed me the river of life, clear as crystal, gushing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.

2. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, [was there] the tree of life, which bare twelve [manner of] fruits, [and] yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree [were] for the healing of the nations.

2. In the middle of the city, on both sides of the river are the trees of life producing fruit twelve times, once each month, the leaves of which are for healing the nations.

3. And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

3. No longer will there be a curse; the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the City and God's servants will live in his presence.

4. And they shall see his face; and his name [shall be] in their foreheads.

4. They will see his face and his name will be on their foreheads.

5. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

5. There will be no more night. They will not need the light of lamp or sun for God himself will be their light and they will reign forever.

6. And he said unto me, These sayings [are] faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.

6. Then the angel said to me, "These words are sure and true; the Lord God who inspires the prophets has sent his angel to show his servants what must happen soon."

7. Behold, I come quickly: blessed [is] he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

7. "I am coming soon! Happy are those who keep the prophetic words of this book."

8. And I John saw these things, and heard [them]. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.

8. I, John, saw and heard all this. When I had seen and heard them I fell at the feet of the angel who had shown me everything, to worship him.

9. Then saith he unto me, See [thou do it] not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.

9. But he said, "No, I am a fellow servant like you and your brothers, the prophets, and those who heed the words of this book. It is God you must worship."

10. And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

10. He then said to me, "Do not keep secret the prophetic words of this book because the time is near.

11. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

11. Let the sinner continue to sin and the defiled remain in his defilement; let the righteous continue to do what is right and he who is holy grow holier."

12. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

12. "I am coming soon, bringing with me the salary I will pay to each one according to his deeds.

13. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

13. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."

14. Blessed [are] they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

14. Happy are those who wash their robes for they will have free access to the tree of Life and enter the city through the gates.

15. For without [are] dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

15. Outside are the dogs, sorcerers, the immoral, murderers, idolaters and all who take pleasure in falsehood!

16. I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, [and] the bright and morning star.

16. "I, Jesus, sent my angel to make known to you these revelations concerning the Churches. I am the Shoot and Offspring of David, the radiant Morning Star."

17. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

17. The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!" Whoever hears let him say, "Come!" Whoever thirsts let him approach, and whoever desires, let him freely take the water of life.

18. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

18. As for me, I warn everyone who hears the prophetic words of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will pile on him the plagues described in this book.

19. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and [from] the things which are written in this book.

19. And if anyone takes away words from this book of prophecy, God will take from him his share in the tree of Life and the holy city described in this book.

20. He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

20. He who has declared all this says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.

21. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you all. Amen.

21. May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all -



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Notes de bas de page:

22:1-5 - The river of life flows from the presence of God and the Lamb, symbolizing the abundance of eternal life and the purity of His Kingdom. God's presence will be experienced directly and gloriously (see also Ezekiel 47:1-12 and John 7:38).

22:6-11 - Christ's words are confirmed, and the warning about holiness and faithfulness is given. The revelation of the end is near, and the need for perseverance in faith is emphasized (see also Matthew 24:42-44 and Luke 21:34-36).

22:12-17 - Jesus declares that He is coming soon and makes a final invitation to salvation, offering the water of life to all who desire to drink. This is a call to hope and faith in His second coming (see also John 4:13-14 and Revelation 21:6).

22:18-19 - The warning against adding or subtracting words from the book emphasizes the sacredness and authority of God's revelation. The message of Revelation is given to be kept intact, without alteration (see also Deuteronomy 4:2 and Proverbs 30:6).

22:20-21 - The promise of Christ's return is reaffirmed, bringing hope to the Church. The grace of Jesus is the foundation of all revelation, and the final prayer is for the coming of His Kingdom (see also Matthew 28:20 and 1 Corinthians 16:22).

Versets liés à Revelation, 22:

Revelation chapter 22 concludes divine revelation. What final promises are given to the church? This culminating text describes the river of life, the tree of life, and the throne of God in the eternal city. The chapter emphasizes the imminence of Christ's return, the faithfulness of His words, and the final invitation to salvation. Themes of eternal hope, perpetual worship, and the closure of the biblical canon are prominent. Meditate with us on five biblical passages that correlate with the final message of this concluding chapter of Scripture.

Genesis 2:9: "Out of the ground the Lord God made all sorts of trees to grow, pleasant to the sight and good for food; and also the tree of life in the midst of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil." - The tree of life, mentioned at the beginning of the Bible, reappears at the end in Revelation 22:2, symbolizing the restoration of paradise.

Ezekiel 47:12: "On the banks of the river, on either side, all sorts of trees will grow that bear fruit to eat; Its leaf will not fall, nor will its fruit fail; in its months it will bear new fruit, because its waters come out of the sanctuary; its fruit will serve as food, and its leaf as medicine." - Ezekiel's vision of fruit trees on the banks of the river flowing from the temple is echoed in Revelation 22:1-2.

Daniel 12:4: "But you, Daniel, close the words and seal the book until the time of the end; Many will search it, and knowledge will multiply." - The command to seal the book in Daniel contrasts with the command in Revelation 22:10 not to seal the words of prophecy, indicating the fulfillment of the times.

Isaiah 40:10: "Behold, the Lord God will come with power, and his arm will rule; behold, his reward is with him, and his reward is before him." - This verse from Isaiah is echoed in Revelation 22:12, where Jesus promises to come quickly with his reward.

Zechariah 14:8: "In that day it will come to pass that living waters will flow from Jerusalem, half of them into the eastern sea, and half of them into the western sea; in summer and winter, this will happen." - Zechariah's vision of living waters flowing from Jerusalem is reflected in the river of the water of life in Revelation 22:1.

FAQ:

What is the "river of the water of life" in Revelation 22?

The "river of the water of life" symbolizes divine blessing and the fullness of eternal life, flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb, bringing healing and refreshment to the saints. (Revelation 22:1-2)

What does the tree of life mean in Revelation 22?

The tree of life symbolizes the restoration of eternal life and perfect fellowship with God, bringing healing and constant fruit to those who are saved. (Revelation 22:2)

What is the promise to those who wash their robes in Revelation 22?

Those who wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb will have access to the tree of life and the holy city, living eternally in the presence of God. (Revelation 22:14)

What does "I am the Alpha and the Omega" mean in Revelation 22?

I am the Alpha and the Omega is a statement by Jesus, affirming that He is the beginning and the end of all things, the eternal Lord of all creation. (Revelation 22:13)

What is the final warning in Revelation 22?

The final warning is that no one should add to or take away from the prophetic book of Revelation, for the consequences for doing so are severe, including exclusion from the holy city. (Revelation 22:18-19)


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